May 30th, 1864
Title
May 30th, 1864
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1864-05-30
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Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, "FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961"
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English
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30th Monday
Started about seven olcock passsed through a small town called Elliotstown. Crossed the Pamunky River at Hanover about noon and found our train about a mile from the river. As soon as we got in camp sent three days rations to the front. I believe our corps is about seven miles from here. The second Regt. is relieved and are with the train. They are going to the whitehouse to take ____ for home. Recived[sic] a letter from Aunt Mary and one from Mary _____. Saw father(?) today.
Started about seven olcock passsed through a small town called Elliotstown. Crossed the Pamunky River at Hanover about noon and found our train about a mile from the river. As soon as we got in camp sent three days rations to the front. I believe our corps is about seven miles from here. The second Regt. is relieved and are with the train. They are going to the whitehouse to take ____ for home. Recived[sic] a letter from Aunt Mary and one from Mary _____. Saw father(?) today.
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Gordon, Stephen, “May 30th, 1864,” Gordon Diaries, accessed September 3, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4811.